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Perioperative Care Fundamentals Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Below L2, the vertebral canal is occupied by a bundle of spinal nerve roots called
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Below L2, the spinal cord ends, and the cauda equina (a bundle of nerve roots) occupies the vertebral canal.
Question 2 of 5
The spinal cord is continuous above with the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spinal cord transitions into the medulla oblongata at the foramen magnum.
Question 3 of 5
A single strand of suture handed to the surgeon to ligate a vessel is called a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A free tie is a single suture strand used to ligate a vessel, distinct from other suture techniques.
Question 4 of 5
The most important person in the perioperative environment is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient is the central focus of perioperative care, as all efforts aim to ensure their safety and outcome.
Question 5 of 5
The following are clinical manifestations of intussusceptions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failure to pass meconium is typical of Hirschsprung's, not intussusception, which presents with pain and vomiting.